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G305 LIGHTSPEED vs Keychron K3 HE

Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — G305 LIGHTSPEED against Keychron K3 HE, side by side.

Cheaper to start

Tie

Both start at a similar price.

Rated higher

Keychron K3 HE

8.8 vs 0.0 on our design scale.

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G305 LIGHTSPEED

DPI range: 200 to 12,000 DPI

G305 LIGHTSPEED

G305 LIGHTSPEED, a gaming mouse with a 200 to 12,000 DPI range.

Where it wins, where it doesn't

Pros

  • Wide DPI range for precise control
  • LIGHTSPEED wireless technology for low latency
  • 250-hour battery life for extended use

Cons

  • High carbon footprint of 8.76 kg CO2e

Specifications

  • ConnectivityWireless
  • Battery IndicatorLocked Locked
  • BluetoothLocked N/A
  • brandLogitech G
  • brand / nameLogitech
  • categorygaming-mice
  • Click NoiseLocked Locked
  • colorLilac
  • Configuration SoftwareLocked Locked
  • CPILocked Locked
  • dpi_range200 to 12,000 DPI
  • Expected ConnectionLocked Lock ms
  • Extra IncludedLocked Locked
  • firmware—
  • frame_material—
  • Gliding ExperienceLocked Locked
  • In The BoxLocked Locked
  • keycap_material—
  • macOS CompatibilityLocked Locked
  • MaterialLocked Locked
  • Maximum Polling RateLocked Locked
  • Minimum Lift Off DistanceLocked Lock mm
  • modelG305
  • Mouse FeetLocked Locked
  • nameLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
  • On-Board MemoryLocked Locked
  • On/Off ActivationLocked Locked
  • plate_material—
  • Polling Rate AdjustmentLocked Locked
  • polling_rate—
  • profile—
  • Profile Auto-SwitchingLocked Locked
  • Profile ConfigurationLocked Locked
  • ReceiverLocked Lock ms
  • Receiver ExtenderLocked Locked
  • Receiver StoringLocked Locked
  • review / dateModified2026-07-13T11:29:03-0300
  • review / datePublished2021-12-21T17:20:29-0300
  • review / nameLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED MOUSE REVIEW
  • review / publisher / nameRTINGS.com
  • review / reviewBodyThe Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a wireless gaming mouse with a solid, plastic shell. It connects using a USB receiver and uses a single AA battery for power. Its...
  • review / reviewRating / bestRating10
  • review / reviewRating / ratingValue8.4
  • review / reviewRating / worstRating0
  • RGB On/OffLocked Locked
  • Scroll Wheel TypeLocked Locked
  • Sensor ModelLocked Locked
  • sensor_technologyHERO
  • sku910-006020
  • Software macOS CompatibilityLocked Locked
  • Software NameLocked Locked
  • Software Windows CompatibilityLocked Locked
  • switch_foam—
  • switch_type—
  • switches—
  • type—
  • Windows CompatibilityLocked Locked
  • wireless_technologyLIGHTSPEED
  • Works On GlassLocked Locked
Keychron K3 HE

Keychron K3 HE

Low-profile mechanical keyboard with magnetic analog (Hall effect) switches, allowing per-key actuation adjustment and analog input. Listed in this index as a setup peripheral for desk-based local AI workstations.

Where it wins, where it doesn't

Pros

  • Magnetic Hall Effect switches
  • Ultra-low profile design
  • Customizable actuation points

Cons

  • Battery life is shorter at 1000Hz polling
  • ABS keycaps on standard variants

Specifications

  • Connectivity2.4 GHz Wireless
  • Battery Indicator—
  • Bluetooth—
  • brand—
  • brand / name—
  • category—
  • Click Noise—
  • color—
  • Configuration Software—
  • CPI—
  • dpi_range—
  • Expected Connection—
  • Extra Included—
  • firmwareQMK open-source
  • frame_materialFull Metal
  • Gliding Experience—
  • In The Box—
  • keycap_materialLow profile double-shot PBT
  • macOS Compatibility—
  • Material—
  • Maximum Polling Rate—
  • Minimum Lift Off Distance—
  • model—
  • Mouse Feet—
  • name—
  • On-Board Memory—
  • On/Off Activation—
  • plate_materialCNC aluminum
  • Polling Rate Adjustment—
  • polling_rate8K
  • profilelow-profile
  • Profile Auto-Switching—
  • Profile Configuration—
  • Receiver—
  • Receiver Extender—
  • Receiver Storing—
  • review / dateModified—
  • review / datePublished—
  • review / name—
  • review / publisher / name—
  • review / reviewBody—
  • review / reviewRating / bestRating—
  • review / reviewRating / ratingValue—
  • review / reviewRating / worstRating—
  • RGB On/Off—
  • Scroll Wheel Type—
  • Sensor Model—
  • sensor_technology—
  • sku—
  • Software macOS Compatibility—
  • Software Name—
  • Software Windows Compatibility—
  • switch_foamPremium acoustic foams such as sound absorbing foam and latex
  • switch_typeMagnetic Switch
  • switchesmagnetic analog (Hall effect)
  • typemechanical-keyboard
  • Windows Compatibility—
  • wireless_technology—
  • Works On Glass—